DESIRED POSITION

Graphic Designer
Industrial Designer

 

SOFTWARE

Experienced and proficient with Adobe CS3, MS Office. Other applications are used and being learned.

EXPERIENCE

October 2010 - PresentReCellular, Inc.
Brand & Design Manager
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Brand is not just a logo, but a way of doing - therefore it is my job to strategically position and meaningfully distinguish ReCellular from the field in order to maintain and grow both market and mind-share.

ReCellular is a zero-landfill industry pioneer in the recommerce and recycling of cellular phones and mobile devices. My responsibilities include managing and leading a team to develop and execute against a marketing plan while building brand strategy and equity. In support of these initiatives, projects and campaigns span media (online and traditional - television, radio), online properties (eCommerce, mobile and corporate web sites), print collateral, direct marketing, direct response, packaging design, exhibition properties, corporate identity and brand standards.

May 2007 – October 2010GYRO Creative
Senior Industrial / Graphic Designer
Detroit, Michigan

GYRO is a creative firm that specializes in branding, strategy and design. Our clients include MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit), the Motown Museum, Magna International, Clek, smart and Mercedez-Benz. As an active teammate, I identify opportunities, propose concepts, solutions, strategic programs and lead projects. As an industrial designer I consult and guide design programs as well as develop physical properties such as products, exhibits, displays and signage. My role expands as a graphic designer to create identities, advertisements, graphics and interfaces.

September 2005 – August 2006 Quack! Media
Creative Director
Ann Arbor, Michigan

I worked as Creative Director for Quack! Media, a company that creates irreverent educational videos for classrooms, pop-culture publications (FOUND Magazine), television and web programs, and produces music (Tally Hall). I oversaw design projects from concept through production for various media including books, VHS/DVD/CD packaging, promotional materials, posters, sales packets and more. Publications include The Best of Dinosaur Comics and FOUND Magazine.

March 2002 – August 2005 3M (Automotive Innovation Center)
Senior Lab Technician (February 2004 – August 2005)
Industrial Designer (March 2002 - February 2004)
Livonia, Michigan

I provided technical assistance to engineers by conducting tests and reporting scientific data for automotive applications. I gained practical knowledge of various materials, product testing and validation. This position followed a reorganization that closed the 3M Automotive Design Studio, and moved me to the 3M Automotive Adhesives Laboratory.

While working in the 3M Design Studio my responsibilities included creative development for automotive nameplates, concept development for new automotive products and applications, trend/industry research and Color Administration for the 3M/DaimlerChrysler Account. In this role I helped to propose future projects and initiatives between 3M and DaimlerChrysler. My work received national recognition in various magazines, publications and trade show events.
MEMBER: IDSA, DCC (Detroit Colour Council)

January 2003 - September 2005 (volunteer position concurrent with 3M) 555 Gallery / Studios
Director of Public Relations and Marketing

My responsibilities included developing relationships and strategic partnerships with outside organizations; developing strategies and programs to promote 555; designing planning and managing all publicity for events, internal information programs and public information programs. Many duties across 555 programming projects, events and exhibition planning utilized my high initiative, strong creative abilities and outstanding communication and inter-personal skills. My contributions made 555 more visible to the public by increasing walk-in, group program and web visitors to the 555 Art Space and supporting the profitability of 555’s membership and box-office initiatives. I also maintained consistent and coherent branding which has sustained and expanded throughout the metro Detroit area.

December 1998 - February 2002 Mezzanine
Ann Arbor, Micgigan

Mezzanine was a design boutique that specialized in classic and contemporary designs, primarily furniture and assorted home goods and gifts. My responsibilities as manager included: retail sales, merchandising, ordering, maintaining financial records, creating promotional material and advertising. This position helped to reinforce my knowledge of design history, manufacturers, designers and culture.

May 1999 - August 1999 (concurrent with Greenbridge Woodworks) Beyond Interactive
Graphic Design Internship
Ann Arbor, Michigan

As an intern, I designed Internet ad banners for major clients. I was able to learn strategic design in order to attract impressions (unique click-through) and track their activity. I was also involved in the planning and development of the new corporate headquarters.

May 1999 – August 1999 (concurrent with Beyond Interactive) Greenbridge Woodworks
Furniture Making / Woodworking Internship
Dexter, Michigan

Working in the woodshop taught me not only how to build contemporary wooden furniture, but how to build lasting client relationships. I worked on several interesting pieces including 16-panel double church doors, a black-walnut cat casket in addition to many tables, mirrors and chairs.